Environmental Health & Safety Specialist II

Children's Hospital Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Los Angeles is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Specialist II to lead the Radiation Safety Program and partner with hospital departments to ensure a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors. This role emphasizes independent judgment, effective communication, and problem-solving in a dynamic pediatric care setting.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and 2–4 years of health & safety experience, with a preference for Radiation Safety exposure

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in health & safety field, preferably in Radiation Safety Programs within hospital and research organizations.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CHLA Radiation Safety Program.
• Serve as proactive consultant to CHLA departments to support a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors.
• Communicate safety policies and train staff as needed.

Skills

Health & Safety

Radiation Safety

Regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Radiation detection instruments

Job description

# Environmental Health & Safety Specialist II1. Home2. Careers3. Job Listings4. Environmental Health & Safety Specialist IILocations:: Los Angeles, CaliforniaJob Category:: Service WorkerPosition Type:: Full-TimeShift:: Days### Job DescriptionJoin a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world-class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world-class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family-centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve.### Overview**Schedule:** Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM; May include OT, Shifting Hours, or Weekends based on department needs.**Purpose Statement/Position Summary:** The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist is responsible for the effective management of a safe and healthful environment at CHLA. This position helps to ensure a safe environment by solving problems, identifying solutions, and facilitating resolutions by using independent judgment, critical thinking, and discretion. The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist II will act as a proactive consultant to CHLA departments to assist leaders in creating and maintaining an environment of safety for its employees, patients, and visitors. Manages the CHLA Radiation Safety Program. Capacity to work independently and demonstrate initiative. Excellent communication, oral and people skills. Ability to be enthusiastic and accessible to all employees.**Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience:****Required:*** 2 – 4 years of experience in health & safety field preferably in Radiation Safety Programs within hospital and research organizations.* Knowledge of state and federal regulations.**Preferred:*** Operation of industrial hygiene/environmental study and radiation detection instruments.**Education/Licensure/Certifications:****Required:*** Bachelor’s Degree. Experience may substitute for minimum education requirements.* Current CA driver’s license and a good driving record for insurance purposes.### Pay Scale Information**$55,702.40-$74,256.00**CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.